Lexus Gs250 MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,273 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 12.5%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Lexus Gs250 MOT Reliability Overview
The Lexus Gs250 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,273 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% and a failure rate of 12.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Lexus Gs250 earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Lexus Gs250 presents for MOT with approximately 60,420 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2012 models achieve the highest pass rate at 88.3%, while 2005 models have the lowest at 68.6%. This 19.7 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Lexus Gs250 is Brakes, affecting 12.3% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Tyres at 10.7%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 3.1%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Lexus Gs250. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (5 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 12 years, with warranty expiry marked at 5 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Lexus Gs250 actually sees a 100% decrease in failure rate after the warranty period. This is likely due to survivorship bias — unreliable cars are already off the road by this age. Peak failure occurs at age 5 (14.5% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 12.4% | 158 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.7% | 136 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 4.2% | 53 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 23 |
| 6 | Non-component Advisories | 0.8% | 10 |
| 7 | Driver's View Of The Road | 0.8% | 10 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.6% | 8 |
| 9 | Registration Plates And Vin | 0.4% | 5 |
| 10 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.4% | 5 |
| 11 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.3% | 4 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
| 13 | Steering | 0.2% | 2 |
| 14 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 60,420 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.05 | 12.4% | 158 |
| Tyres | 1.77 | 10.7% | 136 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.69 | 4.2% | 53 |
| Visibility | 0.49 | 3.0% | 38 |
| Suspension | 0.30 | 1.8% | 23 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.13 | 0.8% | 10 |
| Body & Structure | 0.11 | 0.7% | 9 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.07 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.07 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.05 | 0.3% | 4 |
| Wheels | 0.05 | 0.3% | 4 |
| Steering | 0.03 | 0.2% | 2 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Lexus Gs250 has 60,420 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Lexus Gs250 has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 2.07% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Lexus Gs250 MOT Data
The Lexus Gs250 is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,273 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% and a failure rate of 12.5%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Lexus Gs250 owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and tyres for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Gs250 is likely to perform.
Brakes — 12.3% of failures
Brakes issues account for 12.3% of MOT failures on the Lexus Gs250. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Tyres — 10.7% of failures
Tyres issues account for 10.7% of MOT failures on the Lexus Gs250. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.1% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.1% of MOT failures on the Lexus Gs250. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Gs250?
Based on 1,273 MOT tests in our database, the Lexus Gs250 has an overall pass rate of 87.5% (12.5% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexus Gs250?
The top 3 reasons a Lexus Gs250 fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (12.3%), 2. Tyres (10.7%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (3.1%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Lexus Gs250 reliable?
With a 12.5% MOT failure rate, the Gs250 is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Lexus Gs250?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (12.3%); Tyres (10.7%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (3.1%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.